Week one

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STEM WEEK ONE 2013-2014

000 Daily presentation week 1.pptx

9.03 -
  1. Bell Task: Line up by birthdate order without talking
  2. Welcome each person to class by name
  3. View the powerpoint: All About My Teacher and ask questions about the teacher
  4. Share our name stories / collect data as we listen
  5. Determine the best way to show our data and present the graph
  6. Create a tri-fold nameplate for our desks
9.04
  1. Bell Task: Write 5 sentences explaining why we have many different methods to share data
  2. Participate in the Paperclip challenge (adapted: no talking, one handed, in pair or group)
  3. Record the number of paperclips chained by each group
  4. Review your method and propose improvements
  5. re-conduct the paperclip challenge; record data
  6. Share your class data 4 different ways - discuss why you chose each of the ways
  7. review course syllabus - GET IT SIGNED BY FRIDAY
STEM syllabus T1.docx


9.05
  1. Bell Task: Work with a partner to create a drawing of a scientist; then list some of the things this person might study or do. Post your image on the wall, look for similarities and differences between posted illustrations.
  2. View selected video clips that show real scientists at work Are the real-life scientists represented in your drawings?
  3. Complete the Student Survey and turn it in to the teacher

9.06
  1. Bell Task: Weekly Reflection
  2. Friday Fun Film (myth busters)
  3. Brain Breaks activities selected from
    energizing_brain_breaks_powerpoint_edition_with_video_links[1].ppt